Fans of steam trains and railways have been treated to behind the scenes guides as the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway celebrates heritage open days.

Ludborough Station is just one of around 4,000 national visitor attraction to throw open its doors free of charge this weekend to give people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences.

It's all part of the nationally celebrated heritage open days, which runs from September 7 until September 10.

The idea is to give people the best possible chance of celebrating the UK's history and culture by hosting a series of events free of charge.

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Ludborough station is offering guided tours of the maintenance facilities, together with static displays of locomotives and rolling stock. The museum, shop and buffet is also open.

And not only that, those aged over 18 who always wanted to be an engine driver can even try their hand at the controls of one of the railway’s diesel locomotives for only £5.

The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway opened its doors to visitors free of charge at Ludborough station today (Image: Duncan Young Grimsby News and Pictures)

And later tonight at Fulstow Village Hall, there will be a special showing of ‘Britain on Film – Railways‘, a major new collection of rare archive film charting the history of the UK’s railways. Starting at 6.30pm, entry is £5 which includes a light buffet.

And tomorrow, at 1.30pm, Grimsby railway author and historian, Alf Ludlam, will be giving an illustrated talk on the railways of East Lincolnshire at Ludborough Station.